group called the citizens crime commission to probe into the increasing number of homeless youths on their street. the commission concluded that they would provide youth with enough support and structure to get off the street. the business community raised funds and established a transitional housing program called new avenues for youth. >> the organization was heavily backed by the business community because they were concerned about the large number of kids that were in the street. >> ken cowdery has been the director of new avenues for youth for six months. >> in many cases, street kids have just blended into the streetscape and people don't see them anymore. the compassion and generosity demonstrated in this community is extraordinary. i've never really seen anything quite like it. >> where's the rave tonight? all right. see y'all later. >> officer thomas powell has been with the portland police department for five of his 14 years as a police officer. while officer powell holds